Book Chapter

Snap beans in the developing world

author(s)

Janssen, W.

regions
  • Brazil
  • Colombia
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full citation

Janssen, W.. 1988. Snap beans in the developing world . In: Lopez S., J.; Gonzalez V., F.. Snap beans: Present status in the developing world and bibliography of research (1919-1987) . Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. p. 1-26.

The present status of snap beans in the developing world is reviewed. Socioeconomic aspects are mainly discussed. Production, marketing, and consumption features are described and the future potential for the crop is outlined. Constraints to production increases are discussed and the opportunities for research and development of the crop are defined. (CIAT)